Description
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings are a deliciously addictive snack that combines tender chicken wings with a sweet and savory glaze. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer, these wings boast a crispy exterior while remaining juicy inside. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your guests at game nights, movie marathons, or casual gatherings. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of honey garlic wings!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (fresh or thawed)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
- Marinate the wings in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge (or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange marinated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Toss with additional sauce if desired before serving and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wings (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra heat, add fresh chopped chili peppers to the marinade. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile. Serve with celery sticks and your choice of dipping sauce.
